GED Stories

Name: Iesha
Age: 16
City and State: Adairsville, GA

What motivated you to get your GED? Because I am 16 in the 9th grade. I am about to be 17 in October, and I want to get my GED before my 17 birthday, so please help me.

How have your friends and family helped you? I don’t have a family, I am in DFACS.

What problems have you faced? My teachers

What do you hope to gain from getting your GED? I want to go to college to cook and open my own restaurant.

Iesha,

You’ve got a great career goal. That’s very important, because you know where you want to be. College is definitely the way to get there. Of course, there are some challenges on the way. Since you’re under 18, you may need special approval to get your GED. Contact a local testing center to find out specific information. You can find the nearest test center from this page: Test Center Locator

The reason states have special requirements for people under 18 is because they really want you to stay in school and get a traditional high school diploma. We’d like to see that, too. If it’s possible to stay in school, it’s the best route to take. Still, we realize that sometimes the school system doesn’t help the way it should… It’s always sad to hear that teachers are failing to help their students succeed. We specialize in teaching students who had problems with the traditional classroom. We know that there are too many dropouts, too many people left behind by traditional schools. No matter what, keep your goal in front of you, and don’t let go of your dream.

The GED Academy